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The band I play in is a five-piece rock covers band, playing a variety of gigs from small pubs to large social clubs, bike rallies etc. I am thinking of building two DR280's to couple with two Tuba 24's (at 24" wide) to provide a small but powerful three way system. I'd want to run the full band through the PA including drums, 2x guitars, bass & a couple of vocals (1 main, 1 backing). Anybody else running a BFM speaker array for PA duties?

Welcome to the Jungle (Gun's and Roses) and Kashmir (Led Zeppelin) I dont know what it is but I get 'lost' in these two quite regularly despite playing them frequently.

[quote name='WarPig' post='597875' date='Sep 14 2009, 12:16 AM']that SWR rig is this shiznits[/quote] Why thank you kind sir. I know that I'm bucking the ultra small ultra light trend with this rig, but sheeesh it makes a lovely noise! Two gigs this weekend with challenging rooms to eq (one long thin bar, one with a sloping 45 degree roof) and it sounded so sweet both nights. Lots of compliments from fellow bassists in attendance, well worth the knackered back!

[quote name='Toasted' post='598134' date='Sep 14 2009, 01:15 PM']Both my basses weigh under 8lbs.[/quote] Havent weighed my Overwater (yet!) but as its a five string, its quite heavy. That said, I prefer heavy than light (I used to own a Precision Lyte that just wouldnt sit right on the strap if you know what I mean).

[quote name='witterth' post='597183' date='Sep 13 2009, 11:32 AM']looking a bit dereck smalls in pic2 there [/quote] There's absolutely nothing wrong with looking a little Derek Smalls now and again, just try not to make a habit of it

I've already posted this in the 'show us your rig' thread, but it really belongs here amongst fellow SWR enthusiasts My new 'big' rig: SWR SM1500 + 2 x Golly III 4x10's Used it last night at a pub rock gig and I may just have reached my personal tonal nirvana

Here's a shot of my new 'big' rig. [b]Look away now if your a fan of lightweight amps and lightweight speakers[/b] Used it last night on a pub rock gig and the sound was awesome. I just may finally have reached my personal tonal nirvana

Overwater J five string, Overwater medium guage strings .044 .064 .084 .104 .134 3rd = 1.25mm 12th = 2.00mm 17th = 2.50mm I'll edit this at the weekend and add my other basses

[quote name='NJE' post='592182' date='Sep 7 2009, 04:01 PM']Although they do look like nice instruments and the Ray 35 was very nice when I played it at the guitar show, I really do not see the point in buying one when a couple of quid extra will get you the real deal secondhand. I have seen really nice Stingray 5's on here for less than £799 and seen stunning Stingray 4's for £650. I suppose they are not too bad if you have to have a new instrument though......[/quote] Good point. But there's two things in favour of the 35, firstly, you can beat the feeling of walking out of a music shop with a new bass, and secondly, the 35 will be available on credit whereas a second hand Stingray will be cash all the way. Plus it was a mighty fine bass to look at, if only I could get away with the SR5 scratchplate

Soundslive in Newcastle have a Ray '35 in natural ash with maple neck black pickguard for £799. My credit card was twitching in my pocket I can tell you!

I used to think 500w was ample then 750w seemed comfortable but now I find that I really needed 1500w all along! Do you think I may be going deaf!

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='589533' date='Sep 4 2009, 11:47 AM']I'm pleased to say I've reached the stage where I can switch between fours and fives mid-set without any problems. I think it's good to be able to do that.[/quote] For me the transition from four to five was relatively easy, but I find it really difficult going back the other way.

[quote name='ezbass' post='586582' date='Sep 1 2009, 03:32 PM']I don't know much about these things, but I've heard mention that manufacturers use grain filler, especially on mahogany, would that work with maple, or would it make your problem worse?[/quote] As the effect I am after is a translucent black top, the grain filler wouldn't work. I couldnt source any black filler and tried mixing my own (as recommended by the manufacturer) using 'neutral' filler but it turned out grey when dried rather than black. I used the filler to great effect on the back and sides and have ended up with a pretty passable flat surface before the lacquer goes on.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='586242' date='Sep 1 2009, 09:00 AM']Hmm. You seem to be having problems. How come? Is the wood not taking they dye?[/quote] The problem is the quality of the maple! It has two areas (forearm chamfer and control pots) where there is deep open pores in the maple which take the stain and then appear to look like sanding marks or freckles when the dye dries. Also, I've had a problem with the black lacquer sinking into the joint line between the maple and the swamp ash which in hindsight wouldnt have happened if I'd gone with the faux binding. I'm being such a perfectionist about the back and sides that I keep damaging the front whilst fixing the sides and then damaging the sides or the back whilst fixing the front. I think I've reached the limit of what I can sensibly achieve with my current setup, so have decided to push on and apply the finish lacquer over the course of this week.